Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Reactivity series

Reactivity series — practice question

This question concerns iron and compounds of iron.
(a)[2]

Use this information to order the metals by reactivity, placing the least reactive first.

(b)[3]

Describe three ways in which iron's properties are different from potassium's.

(c)[2]

Balance the chemical equation shown for this reaction.\n\n$....\text{Fe} + ....\text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{Fe}_3\text{O}_4$

(d)[1]

How does this equation demonstrate that iron(III) oxide is reduced?

(e(i))[2]

Describe a test for iron(II) ions.

(e(ii))[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of this compound, showing how many iron and chlorine atoms there are.

(f)[2]

In which bottles will the iron nails not rust? Give reasons for your answer.

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